Use of Neuraxial Blockade in Cases of Anticipated Difficult Airway in Pediatric Patients -- A Safer Option.

The use of Spinal Anaethesia in Pediatric patient is still practiced with apprehension at most of the centers. With increasing reservations of practicing general anaestheia with respect to later cognitive functions, spinal anaesthesia is definitely a better alternative. We share the management of two anticipated difficult airway cases using the neuraxial block. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]